Program Assistant

OVERVIEW

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate and send scholarship-related documents to students, as well as administrative documents;
- Create and update a catalogue of potential student residencies;
- Assist in finding furniture for students in rented housing;
- Maintain and order physical and digital student case files;
- Follow up on student residences in accordance with the catalogue and oversee the conditions in which students will live;
- Follow up on integration activities (monthly dinners, etc.);
- Undertake academic procedures (such as student certificate validation) before higher education institutions;
- Undertake, in cooperation with the Higher Education Program Officer, different integration activities for the vacation period for students in the program;
- Write reports on integration activities and student residences; and
- Support in in-person procedures based on the needs of the students.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma, Bachelor’s degree in social work, pedagogy or a similar field is preferred;
- Minimum of two (2) years of work or collaboration with student or civil society organizations, universities, international or government organizations regarding migration, human rights or vulnerable populations;
- Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian response, for refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and/or other vulnerable populations;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to government funders, donors, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and experience, multicultural staff, community partners, and volunteers;
- Exceptional time management, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, financial systems, and database programs; and
- Commitment to USCRI’s values including demonstration of respect for others and appreciation of a multicultural workplace;
- Must pass a criminal background check and other screening requirements; and
- Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
- Spoken and written Spanish is required. Knowledge of English would be considered an advantage.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training; and
- Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity;
- Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.